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Originally Posted by Nate the Great
I suppose I could look this up, but I may as well impose on the forum again. The U.S. hasn't been on the gold standard for awhile, but is the U.K. still on some form of "silver standard?" If not, why is it still called "pounds sterling?"
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pound_sterling#Name
That's why.
Back on topic: Congratulations on your gainful employment, PHJ!
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Last edited by mudshark; 06-17-2008 at 06:45 PM.
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